King of rockets, NASA’s SLS could soon be usurped by SpaceX’s Starship ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA’s Space Launch System roared off the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center and into the record books, for now. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 24, 2022
Barkov, Tkachuk help Panthers right ship with statement win vs. league-best Bruins SUNRISE, Fla. — From the edge of a crease, Matthew Tkachuk watched a twisting puck change directions and fly past the outstretched arm of Jeremy Swayman. Before he did anything else, the All-Star right wing wheeled around and pointed his left index finger at Aleksander Barkov. Miami Herald · Nov 24, 2022
Fatherhood offers Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa new perspective amid best stretch of career MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has plenty to be thankful for this year. Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022
Glazers will consider selling Manchester United TAMPA, Fla.— The Glazer family, which owns the Bucs, confirmed Tuesday that it would consider selling the Manchester United Football Club after 17 years. Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022
Public defender’s office wants Parkland judge off all its criminal cases FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The judge who handled the Parkland mass shooting case is so biased in favor of the prosecution that she cannot be trusted to oversee cases handled by the Broward Public Defender’s Office, according to dozens of motions filed in court last week. Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022
State seeks fine, criminal charges in teen’s tower ride death at Orlando theme park ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has determined the operator of the Orlando Free Fall, the ride from which 14-year-old tourist Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March, broke numerous laws in operating the ride and is seeking to fine the company over $250,000. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 23, 2022
Attorney for former Florida tax official Joel Greenberg urges light prison sentence, blasts DOJ for not charging others ORLANDO, Fla. — In urging a judge for a light prison sentence for Joel Greenberg, his attorney Fritz Scheller blasted the U.S. Department of Justice for not criminally charging other individuals, despite the evidence and collaboration provided to prosecutors by the disgraced Seminole County tax collector. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022
USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school football rankings The latest Super 25 as of Nov. 22, 2022. USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 22, 2022
SBLive/Sports Illustrated Power 25: Montverde on Top, Donda Academy Falls Out Most of the teams in the Power 25 will kick off their respective seasons this week. Sports Illustrated · Nov 22, 2022
‘Strange World’ animator inspired by Disney World attraction ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many kids who grew up in Central Florida, Michael Woodside had an annual pass to Walt Disney World. But little did he know that his family’s frequent visits to the theme parks would lead him out of this galaxy and to a “Strange World” as part… Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 2022
‘Constant rejection,’ big rewards: Life as a door to door salesman TAMPA, Fla. — The Tesla Model 3 rolled to a stop on a quiet residential street out near the airport, and Liam Kunkel stepped out into a misting November rain. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
If this was a measuring stick, Lightning fell well short of Bruins TAMPA, Fla. — Well, that was entertaining. And maybe a little scary. Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022
NASA's going back to the moon and must confront a familiar enemy: Dust CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The moon is incredibly hot, and also incredibly cold. Los Angeles Times · Nov 21, 2022
Orion spacecraft makes closest moon approach on Artemis I mission ORLANDO, Fla. — The Artemis I mission brought Orion on its closest approach to the moon while blasting out on its way to an orbit that will take it farther from the Earth than any previous human-rated spacecraft. Orlando Sentinel · Nov 21, 2022
Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022 How to swim with the manatees of Florida's Crystal River TAMPA, Fla. — Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes, manatee placards on the streetlights, manatee statues and murals. The city’s logo, a smiling sea cow, is…
Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022 Landmark Tower hotel, resilient in pink, reopens at The Boca Raton BOCA RATON, Fla. — The Boca Raton, the vast resort that has welcomed thousands of well-heeled guests since the 1920s, has reopened its signature pink 27-floor Tower hotel in what amounts to a capstone of the property’s redevelopment.
Tribune News Service · Nov 20, 2022 More than athletes: Dolphins players find off-field success with business ventures MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The bye week is a good opportunity for Miami Dolphins players, after playing 10 games in 10 weeks, to take some well-deserved time off, relax, be with family and maybe take a quick vacation.
Tribune News Service · Nov 20, 2022 Rick Scott didn’t flip the Senate for Republicans, then he lost to McConnell. Now what? TAMPA, Fla. — Rumblings about the political ascension of U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, the head of the Senate GOP’s 2022 campaign arm, have been in the air for months.
Miami Herald · Nov 20, 2022 Panthers fall to Flames in shootout in first matchup since blockbuster offseason trade SUNRISE, Fla. — As the rest of their teams headed back to the dressing room following pregame warmups Saturday, Aleksander Barkov, Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar remained on the ice.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022 Lydia Ko and Leona Maguire could deliver epic duel at CME on Sunday with $2 million on the line Maguire began the day seven shots behind Ko, but a flawless 9-under 63 vaulted her into a tie with Ko at 15 under.
Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022 FSU crushes Louisiana for fourth straight blowout entering game vs. Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Most coaches like to give their staff and players 24 hours to enjoy a victory. Not so for Florida State after the No. 19 Seminoles’ 49-17 rout of Louisiana on Saturday.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 19, 2022 UCF falls in shocker at home to Navy, loses control in AAC ORLANDO, Fla. — Mikey Keene started the second half at quarterback for UCF in place of John Rhys Plumlee as the Knights fell, 17-14, to Navy on Saturday inside FBC Mortgage Stadium.
WEKU · Nov 19, 2022 'Your whole life is gone': Elderly retirees in Florida struggle to rebuild after Ian Florida is a magnet for retirees — not just for those who can afford exclusive gated communities, but also for those on fixed incomes. Now, many face a wrenching reality: rebuilding is not an option.
Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022 ‘No excuses’: Andrei Vasilevskiy has faith Lightning will find their form BRANDON, FLa. — The Lightning’s 4-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday was not only a big win for the team’s defense but also for goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Orlando Sentinel · Nov 19, 2022 Wealthy donors finance DeSantis’ sojourns across US, Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A group of super-wealthy people helped foot the bill as Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstormed Florida and the rest of the country campaigning for his reelection and stumping for political allies running up to the midterm elections this month.